Where Arctander Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arctander Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56279, 56289, 56273. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arctander Township
Arctander Township is an older town
34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Arctander Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Arctander Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Arctander Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Arctander Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Arctander Township’s likely range; Arctander Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56279, 56289, 56273, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arctander Township adults…
Arctander Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Arctander Township is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Arctander Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Arctander Township
No hospital or community health center in Arctander Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Arctander Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Arctander Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arctander Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Arctander Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Arctander Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Arctander Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Andrew Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mamre Township | — | — | — | — |
Norway Lake Township, Lake Andrew Township, Hayes Township and Mamre Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arctander Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Arctander Township
Why doesn’t Arctander Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arctander Township.
What hospital is closest to Arctander Township?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Arctander Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arctander Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.